Senior DCS/Instrument Engineer - thinkplusmanpower.com

Function: Manufacturing
Department: Maintenance
Division: Methods Reliability
Section: Instrumentation
JOB TITLE
Grade Code: 00
SAP Job Code: 709
Revision: 00
SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL Refining and Petrochemical Company
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior DCS/Instrument Engineer
SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION (enclose a copy of your organization chart)
BASIC FUNCTION
Job Purpose:
To lead the technical management, documentation and failure analysis on Digital Control Systems (DCS) and
Instrumentation securing the inherent reliability and availability of such systems on the Refinery.
Scope:
Manage the DCS and Instrumentation team of Engineers and technicians, providing technical support to the maintenance
and operation of automation equipment on the Refinery. Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in
accordance with SATORP’s quality and safety standards, specifications and reliability best practices.

MAIN ACTIVITIES
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide functional Supervision to DCS/Instrumental personnel and support them in performing their assigned duties.
2. Improve DCS/Instrumental reliability and availability through the implementation of Reliability Engineering principles,
techniques and tools, such as Risk Based Maintenance (RBM) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
3. Coordinate with other Maintenance Divisions and the Operations Department in SATORP to discuss, develop, review
and manage DCS/Instrumental maintenance and reliability strategies.
4. Contribute to the development of Predictive and Preventative Maintenance plans and procedures for all
DCS/Instrumental equipment, and provide technical expertise for DCS/Instrumental maintenance activities, standards
and procedures.
5. Provide technical assistance and trouble-shooting support for all automation equipment, and ensure that all
maintenance activities and procedures are aligned with reliability requirements.
6. Lead and manage the DCS and Instrument equipment team, establishing clear goals and objectives related to the
reliable performance of all automation equipment. Provide mentoring and coaching to assure development of
personnel.
7. Work closely with other Maintenance Divisions to determine and predict DCS/Instrumental components’ life using
appropriate reliability tools, such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Mean time between failures (MTBF)
and Mean Time To Failure (MTTF), to ensure extended operating life of DCS/Instrumental equipment.
8. Provide technical advice with regards to searching for and preparing new DCS/Instrumental proposals, and review
equipment specifications, documents and drawings.
9. Ensure keeping, maintaining and updating a database of all historical data pertaining to relevant equipment failures,
and assist in analyzing failure data and preparing reliability test report.
10. Define spare part requirements, employing Risk Based Maintenance and FMECA, perform regular audits to ensure
working capital is optimised, stock levels are maintained and obsolete equipment are removed.
11. Maximise automation equipment availability.
12. Coordinate the training of DCS Engineers, Instrument Engineers and Instrument Technicians on general knowledge of
DCS and instrumentation, performance monitoring technologies and awareness of safe working practices.
13. Define, manage and review DCS and Instrument maintenance strategies. Develop maintenance procedures to
support these strategies. Provide technical assistance and trouble-shooting support for all automation equipment.
14. Develop ten-year renovation plans / budgets based on risk management of obsolescence equipment. Approve and
supervise the engineering and design of modifications (technical) for all automation equipment and support systems.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent Methods Reliability.
Expected Results:
Safe and reliable operation of automation equipment, increased time between failures and reduced equipment
maintenance costs. Applicable maintenance strategies and procedures in place and followed.
Required Resources:
PRINCIPAL CONTACTS (CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT)
Internal:
Superintendent Methods Reliability, Routine Maintenance Division, Operations Department, and other concerned
SATORP’s Organizations.
External:
Equipment Manufacturers, Service Providers, and Maintenance Contractors.
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JOB PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS
• Manage a $10 million USD budget.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Main Competencies and Qualities:
• Ability to define maintenance strategies using FMECA and RBM methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Instrument Equipment functions from maintenance and reliability point of view.
• Strong knowledge of Control Loop Tuning and Advanced Control schemes.
• Strong knowledge of related health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to continuously drive for process improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong commands of oral and written English.
Education Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in Engineering and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment, of which at least Four (4) years in
a similar position.
Date: Approval: Fareed Kamfar, Manager Maintenance
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